5-10 seconds to answer a call light 💡 That's what an inspector recently commented during a visit to the emergency department. The nurses scoffed, and the techs snickered. "Maybe she meant the code blue button," one muttered under his breath. This is why clinically-active experts are needed. Experts provide insight into the standards of care, and they understand real-world application of those standards. So yes, in a perfect world, it would be nice to be able to answer each call light in 5-10 seconds. In practice, though, it's an unrealistic expectation. #expert #lnc #nurse #ernurse #emergencynurse #emergencydepartment
Jessica P.
4mo
5-10 seconds?? Wow! That should be the response time for cardiac central monitoring alarms not necessarily call bells unless the department is well staff with supports from aids too and the responsibility of calls bells is on EVERYONE, not just a nurse. A department I worked in years ago made the plan that all disciplines had to respond to call bells from doctors to OTs to Unit Clerks and lab techs. They were trying to reduce their response time. As often they were ringing for basic things like extra blankets, something had fallen, couldn't reach something or another ice pack ect. Which really anyone can assist it not just a nurse.
I wonder how the standard of care, on answering call lights, differs from facility to facility, or different states, or regions? I have heard some general call lights should be answered in 1-2 minutes. Bathroom lights or bed alarms/chair alarms in under 30 seconds.
James Fant
4mo
Call light(s) are not required in any ER. The patents receive plenty of visibility.
SMK Medical
4mo
Insightful post, thank you! 👍 Marilyn McCullum BSN, RN, CEN
MaryAnn Guerra
4mo
Amen Hallelujah!
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4moWhat planet are they on?! I guess every time I hear a call light, I’ll abandon the patient I’m already with. Seems effective 🙄